Supervisory Logistics Management Specialist

Defense Logistics Agency • New Cumberland Defense Logistics Center, PA

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About The Position

Serves as the Chief of the Future Operations and Integration Division, providing senior leadership, strategic operational planning, and comprehensive distribution network integration across the global DLA Distribution enterprise. Oversees the development and operationalization of new distribution initiatives, advanced node activations, expeditionary depot capabilities, and network optimization efforts. Identifies systemic planning limitations, operational shortfalls, and distribution vulnerabilities, and champions solutions and mitigation strategies across multi-modal transportation, warehouse modernization, and dynamic prepositioning. Negotiates and integrates DLA storage, handling, and distribution capabilities into joint operational doctrine, service-specific logistics annexes (Annex D), and theater posture plans. Prepares and delivers executive-level briefings, course-of-action analyses, and strategic decision documents to General Officer/Senior Executive Service leadership, CCMD J-4s, and external agency heads. Leads the transition of operational concepts from future planning to current operations execution, establishing operational hand-offs, triggers, decision points, and resource commitments.

This is a GS-14 Expeditionary Civilian position designated Emergency Essential. During a crisis, the incumbent may be required to deploy on temporary reassignment or remain in place to support contingency operations and may participate in readiness exercises. The position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing organizational capability. Positions identified as Emergency Essential may deploy to combat support situations on TDY orders; deployment may entitle the employee to additional monetary compensation depending on location.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or equivalent in federal service, the military, or the private sector.
• Specialized experience directing analysis, formulation, and synchronization of distribution support plans.
• Specialized experience evaluating mission requirements, analyzing supply chain and distribution data, and assessing network capabilities.
• Specialized experience directing, chartering, and overseeing operational planning teams.
• Specialized experience preparing and delivering executive-level briefings, course-of-action analyses, and strategic decision documents.
• Meet applicable eligibility requirements, including time-in-grade for GS positions and time-after-competitive appointment, by the announcement closing date.
• Completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination is required when reciprocity cannot be applied.
• Special Sensitive/SCI security requirements apply.
• Supervisory probation is required.
• Completion of the Supervisory Certification Program is required.
• Financial disclosure is required.
• Must meet the Expeditionary Civilian Emergency Essential requirements; military reservists selected must arrange removal from the reserve component before appointment.
• Education may not substitute for specialized experience at this grade level.
• Employees are subject to DLA drug testing requirements, including pre-employment testing for positions designated for testing.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership, strategic operational planning, and distribution network integration across the global DLA Distribution enterprise.
• Oversee development and operationalization of distribution initiatives, advanced node activations, expeditionary depot capabilities, and network optimization efforts.
• Identify planning limitations, operational shortfalls, and distribution vulnerabilities, and champion solutions and mitigation strategies.
• Integrate DLA storage, handling, and distribution capabilities into joint operational doctrine, service-specific logistics annexes, and theater posture plans.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings, course-of-action analyses, and strategic decision documents to senior military and executive leadership and external agency heads.
• Lead the transition of operational concepts from future planning to current operations, establishing hand-offs, triggers, decision points, and resource commitments.
• Direct, charter, and oversee operational planning teams.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package, with benefits available to employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed